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Add 98/48 and 4/60

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 4/60

98/48 + 4/60 is 253/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/240 + 16/240 = 490 + 16/240 = 506/240
5. 506/240 simplified gives 253/120
6. So, 98/48 + 4/60 = 253/120
   In mixed form: 213/120

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